Looking to fill your October with spine-tingling giggles, candy-loaded adventures, and some of the best kid-friendly Halloween fun in Alabama? You’re in luck! Madison and Huntsville are rolling out the orange carpet for families with a cauldron of quirky, safe, and totally memorable Halloween events. Forget the boring door-to-door routine; these cities have something for every tiny ghost, superhero, and princess eager for treats, games, and photo-worthy costumes. Here’s your cheat sheet to the best Halloween happenings, where the only thing frightening is how much candy your kids will bring home.

Madison’s Trunk or Treat: Where Costumes and Candy Collide

Get your treat bags ready and costumes zipped, it’s time for Madison’s Trunk or Treat at Dublin Memorial Park on Tuesday, October 28, 6:00-8:00 PM! Kids and families can expect a field full of creatively decorated trunks, overflowing with sweets and smiles. This isn’t just any trunk-or-treat. Madison takes extra care with two separate candy zones:

  • Soccer Field 1: The mainstream action, fully enclosed and brimming with music, treats, and entertainment.
  • Adaptive Area: A separate, sensory-friendly space for kids who prefer things a bit quieter, wheelchair accessible, and filled with just as much Halloween cheer.

Everything is free and open to the community, so all you need is a costume and your biggest grin. With food trucks on-site, even grown-ups have something to look forward to while the little ones fill their buckets.

Madison Witches Ride: Candy, Costumes & Cackling Fun

Broomsticks take to the streets (well, bikes and wagons, really) for the magical Madison Witches Ride, Roll & Stroll on Sunday, October 19, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Picture this: dozens of “witches” (age 18+) decked in hilarious hats and capes cycling, strolling, and hurling candy to the crowds along Garner Street. Not to be outdone, pets join in for the Barks & Boos Pet Parade. It’s a cuteness overload.

Snap a family photo, scoop up armfuls of sweets, and enjoy the wild costumes. The fun doesn’t end with the parade; the Black Hat Block Party keeps the energy going with music and more treats. All proceeds from registrations support an inclusive baseball field at Palmer Park, so your sweet tooth also helps a good cause.

Huntsville Halloween: Haunted Houses and Monster Mashes

Huntsville pulls out all the stops this October with a line-up of events at every corner. One of the biggest bashes is the Halloween Party & Haunted House at the Jaycee Building in John Hunt Park, happening Saturday, October 18, from 3:00-8:00 PM. Expect costumed crowds, buckets of candy, a haunted house walk-through, and festive games. Costumes are highly encouraged, think less “office meeting,” more “superhero in sneakers.”

Looking for more? Here’s a quick hit list:

  • Monster Mash: October 25, 10:00 AM-noon at Mark Russell Recreation Center. Ghoulish games and sweet rewards for kids of all ages.
  • Boo Bash: October 23, 5:00-8:00 PM at Brahan Spring Recreation Center. Wear your wildest costumes and snag prizes.
  • Gloween: October 30, 5:00-8:00 PM at Max Luther Community Center. Expect glowing gear, bright lights, and lots of laughter.
  • Bootacular Family Fall Fest: October 31, 3:30-7:30 PM at Fern Bell Recreation Center. Perfect for little trick-or-treaters.
  • Spooktacular Fall Festival: October 31, 5:00-8:00 PM at Dr. Richard Showers Recreation Center. Costumes, candy, and crafts.
  • Hallowfest: October 31, 6:00-8:00 PM at Lakewood Community Center. Close out October with a bang.

MidCity Monster Mash: A Month-Long Party at The Camp

Don’t miss MidCity Monster Mash, a pop-up Halloween celebration running from October 7 to November 1 at The Camp. Come anytime for wild photo ops, monsters mingling with the crowd, and a spooky menu the kids (and grown-ups) will love. The event features live music every Thursday through Sunday, with costume parties, markets, and endless snacks. No tickets, no fees, just drop in and join the fun.

These events welcome everyone and guarantee your little ones end the night with full bags and happy hearts.

 

 

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